Summary of NCCPA Board Actions and Issues
The NCCPA Board of Directors met on Saturday, November 12, 2005. The following summary describes the actions taken and issues addressed at that meeting.
Continued Discussions of the Competencies for the PA Profession
Information from the September 2005 Cross Organizational meeting was provided to the Board. NCCPA representatives Janet Lathrop, Dorothy (Disty) Pearson, and William (Bill) Kohlhepp attended the meeting in Philadelphia. It was reported that each organization (AAPA, APAP, ARC-PA, and NCCPA) agreed to continue discussing the competencies to determine which ones are currently assessed by each organization, and that the general consensus of the group was to be deliberate in the introduction of this concept to the profession. The Board will continue discussions on this issue at the February 2006 retreat. Staff members appointed from each of the four organizations will work together to develop a joint statement that will be mailed to the PA constituents of each organization. The letter will announce a new Web page, developed by the four organizations, which will provide additional information on the competencies.
Appointment of New Public Director at Large
The NCCPA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Linda Golodner as a public director at large. Ms. Golodner is the President and CEO of the National Consumers League, and she has served in numerous roles relating to public protection. The Board proudly welcomes Ms. Golodner to the organization on January 1, 2006.
Election of the 2006 Executive Committee
Each year, at the annual meeting, the NCCPA Board of Directors elects individuals to serve on the Executive Committee. The individuals elected to serve in 2006 along with Chairman William (Bill) Kohlhepp and Immediate Past Chair Dorothy (Disty) Pearson are:
Randy Danielsen – Chair Elect
Ed Dunn – Treasurer
Lee Smith - Secretary
Ruth Ballweg – Member at Large
Changes to NCCPA’s Exams
Throughout the year, discussions relating to exam security and development identified several potential areas that could be modified to improve the security and assist with the development of NCCPA’s exams. The Board approved changes in the number of scored items on the PANCE and PANRE and also changes in the amounts of break time that will be allowed during those exams. This reduction in break time will help keep examinees focused on the exam and provide less time for activities that could become potential security issues.
Adoption of the Code of Conduct for Certified and Certifying PAs
The NCCPA Board of Directors adopted the Code of Conduct for Certified and Certifying PAs. The document will be available on NCCPA’s Web site and will be incorporated into NCCPA’s materials distributed to certified and certifying PAs. The document outlines the principles that all certified and certifying PAs are expected to uphold.
Creation and Endowment of NCCPA Foundation
The NCCPA Board of Directors approved the incorporation of the NCCPA Foundation as a 501(C)3 supporting foundation of the NCCPA. The Foundation’s purpose is to support the NCCPA in carrying out its mission. NCCPA Board members approved a mission statement, purpose statement and Bylaws for the Foundation with the understanding that the documents would be later reviewed and adopted by the inaugural board of the NCCPA Foundation. Board members approved a loan to be paid to the Foundation’s endowment fund upon its incorporation and also approved a three-year annual grant to fund the Foundation’s projects. It is anticipated that the Foundation will be incorporated in early 2006.
Other Issues & Decisions
- Joseph Lagana’s term as a public member at large was extended for two years.
- Marlene Futterman’s resignation as a public member at large was announced, and Ms. Futterman was recognized for her contributions to the Board.
- The Test Security Taskforce provided the Board with a presentation to summarize the taskforce’s efforts and recommendations relating to security issues.
- John McCarty, Executive Director of the ARC-PA, was welcomed by the Board, and he presented an update on recent activities of his organization.
- Board members were provided with a demonstration of NCCPA’s Self Assessment Examination which is expected to be available in early 2006.
- Minor revisions were approved to the NCCPA Bylaws.
- The 2006 balanced scorecard evaluation tool for the president was approved by the Board.
- The Board approved the 2006 annual budget for the organization.
Next Meeting
The Board and its committees will convene for the annual retreat in Jacksonville, Florida on February 10-12, 2006.
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